Louisa May Alcott's Civil War
By: Louisa May Alcott ; introduction by Jan Turnquist.
Publisher: Edinborough Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Roseville Minn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 265
Subjects: Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 -- Diaries; Authors, American -- 19th century -- Diaries; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Hospitals
Genres: Fiction.; Personal narratives.
Description: "The Civil War stories of one of America's most beloved writers are gathered in this single volume. The book includes Hospital sketches, Alcott's fictionalized account of her service as a nurse. Nine short stories weave dramatic tales about the personal effects of the war ... The book includes excerpts from her Civil War-era journals, giving the reader a glimpse into how real life inspired fiction"--Page 4 of cover.